Angry women from Enuagu, Umuinu and Umuopu kindreds of Ifite Umueri community in Anambra East Local Council of Anambra State, on Monday, went naked to protest an alleged encroachment on their ancestral land mapped for International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri by agents of state government and land speculators. The […]
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Shun Cultism and all sorts of Criminality – Igwe Iweka III
Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi has cautioned Ndi Obosi to strive to stop all forms of criminal activities, so as to live a good and healthy life in order to attain 80, the age of Ito Ogbo.He made the call while addressing the Ito Ogbo festival of Ndi Igwebuike Age […]
Anambra SUBEB Trains 100 Quality Assurance Officers On Effective Performance
The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board have said that it is training its Quality Assurance Officers on ways to improve learning and to meet up with international best practices Director of Quality Assurance, Anambra State Universal Basic Education, Mrs Ogochukwu Obi, stated this in Awka on Monday at the […]
Today is International women’s Day (IWD)
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). It is celebrated annually on March 8. The day throws the spotlight on women and their rights. Beginning in the early 1900s, IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. According to the IWD website, the day […]
Nigeria Records New Cases of Coronavirus
On the 7th of March 2021, 269 new confirmed cases of covid-19 and 5 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 158,506 cases have been confirmed, 137,875 cases have been discharged and 1,969 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The 269 new cases are […]
US Visa Interviews To Restart In Nigeria
The United States has announced plans to recommence visa interviews and other consular services in Nigeria. This was made known by the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos at the unveiling of its expanded pavilion. Claire Pierangelo, the Consul General, noted that the renovated pavilion will provide a new safe space […]
Aminu Tambuwal Calls For ECOWAS Review on Free Movement
Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, has called for a review of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocol on free movement to check the influx of foreign herders into Nigeria. Accord to report, the governor said some of the herdsmen who come from neighbouring countries contribute to […]
President Buhari Hails Osinbajo at 64, Says He is Reliable, Dedicated
President Buhari, yesterday, sent a congratulatory message to celebrate the vice-president’s 64th birthday. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, Buhari described Osinbajo as a reliable and dedicated deputy who is not only admirably competent, but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job. He […]
Presidency Debunks fire Rumors in Aso Rock
Presidency has confirmed there was a fire outbreak outside the perimeter of Aso Rock, Nigeria’s seat of power, on Saturday night. According to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, the incident happened between the villa and the army barracks towards Asokoro. He denied reports that the fire outbreak occurred inside Aso Rock. […]
Gov Willie Obiano Urges Ndi Anambra To Get Covid-19 Vaccines
Governor Willie Obiano has called on Ndi Anambra to collect and fill COVID-19 vaccine forms in order to be vaccinated. Governor Obiano who made the call at Ekwulobia noted that frontline health workers in the state will be the first to take their own vaccines. Governor Willie Obiano made it […]